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western black-legged tick

/ˈwɛstərn blæk ˈlɛɡɪd tɪk/

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/ˈwɛstərn blæk ˈlɛɡɪd tɪk/formalscientific
  • ruВид твердотельного клеща (Ixodes pacificus), обитающий вдоль тихоокеанского побережья Северной Америки, известный как переносчик болезни Лайма и других патогенов для человека и животных.

A species of hard-bodied tick (Ixodes pacificus) found along the Pacific coast of North America, known for transmitting Lyme disease and other pathogens to humans and animals.

  1. Arachnid speciesC2formalamerican

    A species of hard-bodied tick (Ixodes pacificus) found along the Pacific coast of North America, known for transmitting Lyme disease and other pathogens.

    ruВид паукообразных

    • The western black-legged tick is a primary vector for Lyme disease in California.
    • Hikers in coastal forests should check for western black-legged ticks after their trips.
    • Researchers are studying the population dynamics of the western black-legged tick.